Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
Industry Group: Healthcare
Country/Region: Germany
Identifier: ETR:AFX
Carl Zeiss Meditec is one of the largest medical technology companies in the world, and it operates in two segments: ophthalmic devices and microsurgery. OPT, which made up 75% of sales in 2022, includes refractive lasers, surgical ophthalmic devices, equipment for ophthalmic diagnostics, as well as a portfolio of intraocular lenses and disposable medical instruments. With a low-teens share of the market, Zeiss is the second-largest player in the space. MCS is composed of implants, surgical instruments, and visualization devices used during neurosurgery, spine surgery, and otolaryngology surgery. With over 60% market share, Zeiss is the clear leader in the microsurgery space.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Healthcare 351 out of 588
Universe
Global Universe 9156 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Glaukos Corp. |
19.1
Low
|
117 out of 588 |
| Ambu A/S |
22
Medium
|
201 out of 588 |
| Carl Zeiss Meditec AG |
27.5
Medium
|
351 out of 588 |
| PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. |
29.4
Medium
|
390 out of 588 |
| Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. |
33.5
High
|
520 out of 588 |
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